Soccer 1v1 Corner Goals Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• cones to mark off area
• corner goals (3-5 yds)
• 1 ball per player
• pinnies (optional)
• 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

• one team (attackers) practices juggling in the middle of the grid and the other team (defenders) inside the
• corner areas as shown
• on coach's command players in the corners put their ball just outside of the grid and the players in the middle
• dribble to one of the corners and attempt to enter the corner zone by dribbling around the defender
• players switch roles after each round

Variations

• defenders can only move from side to side to defend the goal line
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

• Attacking: deception
• Attacking: set up defender
• Attacking: change of speed &direction
• Attacking: protect the ball
• Attacking: vision
• Attacking: close control
• Defending: angle and speed of approach
• Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
• Defending: control and restraint
• Defending: delay and channel
• Defending: timing and decision to tackle